1 Kings 6:25
New International Version
The second cherub also measured ten cubits, for the two cherubim were identical in size and shape.

New Living Translation
The two cherubim were identical in shape and size;

English Standard Version
The other cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same measure and the same form.

Berean Standard Bible
The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,

King James Bible
And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubims were of one measure and one size.

New King James Version
And the other cherub was ten cubits; both cherubim were of the same size and shape.

New American Standard Bible
The second cherub was ten cubits; both of the cherubim were of the same measurement and the same form.

NASB 1995
The other cherub was ten cubits; both the cherubim were of the same measure and the same form.

NASB 1977
And the other cherub was ten cubits; both the cherubim were of the same measure and the same form.

Legacy Standard Bible
The other cherub was also ten cubits; both the cherubim were of the same measure and the same form.

Amplified Bible
The [wingspan of the] other cherub was also ten cubits. The measurements and cut (shape) of the two cherubim were the same;

Christian Standard Bible
The second cherub also was 15 feet; both cherubim had the same size and shape.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The second cherub also was 15 feet; both cherubim had the same size and shape.

American Standard Version
And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.

English Revised Version
And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Both angels had a 15-foot [wingspan]. Both had the same measurements and the same shape.

International Standard Version
Each cherub was ten cubits high, and both were of the same size and shape,

Majority Standard Bible
The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape,

NET Bible
The second cherub also had a wingspan of 15 feet; it was identical to the first in measurements and shape.

New Heart English Bible
The other cherub was seventeen feet and three inches: both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the other cherub was ten cubits: both the cherubim were of one measure and one size.

World English Bible
The other cherub was ten cubits. Both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
and the second cherub [is] ten by the cubit; one measure and one form [are] of the two cherubim,

Young's Literal Translation
and ten by the cubit is the second cherub, one measure and one form are to the two cherubs,

Smith's Literal Translation
And ten by the cubit of the second cherub: one measure and one form to the two cherubs.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
The second cherub also was ten cubits: and the measure, and the work was the same in both the cherubims:

Catholic Public Domain Version
Likewise, the second cherub was ten cubits. And the measure was equal and the work was one, in the two cherubim,

New American Bible
The second cherub was also ten cubits: the two cherubim were identical in size and shape;

New Revised Standard Version
The other cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same measure and the same form.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the other cherub was ten cubits; both cherubim were of the same measure and the same size.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the other Cherub was ten cubits, the measure was one height for both Cherubim.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the other cherub was ten cubits; both the cherubim were of one measure and one form.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thus it was with the other cherub, both were alike finished with one measure.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Cherubim
24One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long, and the other wing was five cubits long as well. So the full wingspan was ten cubits. 25The second cherub also measured ten cubits; both cherubim had the same size and shape, 26and the height of each cherub was ten cubits.…

Cross References
Exodus 25:18-20
Make two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim are to have wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim are to face each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

2 Chronicles 3:10-13
In the Most Holy Place he made two cherubim of sculptured work, and he overlaid them with gold. / The total wingspan of the cherubim was twenty cubits. One wing of the first cherub was five cubits long and touched the wall of the temple, and its other wing was five cubits long and touched the wing of the other cherub. / The wing of the second cherub also measured five cubits and touched the wall of the temple, while its other wing measured five cubits and touched the wing of the first cherub. ...

Ezekiel 41:18-19
were alternating carved cherubim and palm trees. Each cherub had two faces: / the face of a man was toward the palm tree on one side, and the face of a young lion was toward the palm tree on the other side. They were carved all the way around the temple.

Hebrews 9:5
Above the ark were the cherubim of glory, overshadowing the mercy seat. But we cannot discuss these things in detail now.

Revelation 4:6-8
And before the throne was something like a sea of glass, as clear as crystal. In the center, around the throne, were four living creatures, covered with eyes in front and back. / The first living creature was like a lion, the second like a calf, the third had a face like a man, and the fourth was like an eagle in flight. / And each of the four living creatures had six wings and was covered with eyes all around and within. Day and night they never stop saying: “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord God Almighty, who was and is and is to come!”

Isaiah 6:2
Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.

Exodus 37:7-9
He made two cherubim of hammered gold at the ends of the mercy seat, / one cherub on one end and one on the other, all made from one piece of gold. / And the cherubim had wings that spread upward, overshadowing the mercy seat. The cherubim faced each other, looking toward the mercy seat.

2 Chronicles 5:7-8
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.

Ezekiel 10:1-2
And I looked and saw above the expanse, above the heads of the cherubim, the likeness of a throne of sapphire. / And the LORD said to the man clothed in linen, “Go inside the wheelwork beneath the cherubim. Fill your hands with burning coals from among the cherubim and scatter them over the city.” And as I watched, he went in.

Revelation 5:6
Then I saw a Lamb who appeared to have been slain, standing in the center of the throne, encircled by the four living creatures and the elders. The Lamb had seven horns and seven eyes, which represent the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth.

Exodus 26:1
“You are to construct the tabernacle itself with ten curtains of finely spun linen, each with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, and cherubim skillfully worked into them.

1 Kings 8:6-7
Then the priests brought the ark of the covenant of the LORD to its place in the inner sanctuary of the temple, the Most Holy Place, beneath the wings of the cherubim. / For the cherubim spread their wings over the place of the ark and overshadowed the ark and its poles.

Ezekiel 1:5-11
and within it was the form of four living creatures. And this was their appearance: They had a human form, / but each had four faces and four wings. / Their legs were straight, and the soles of their feet were like the hooves of a calf, gleaming like polished bronze. ...

Revelation 7:11
And all the angels stood around the throne and around the elders and the four living creatures. And they fell facedown before the throne and worshiped God,

Exodus 36:8
All the skilled craftsmen among the workmen made the ten curtains for the tabernacle. They were made of finely spun linen, as well as blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, with cherubim skillfully worked into them.


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1 Kings 6
1. The building of Solomon's temple
5. The chambers thereof
11. God's promise unto it
15. The ceiling and adorning of it
23. The cherubim
31. The doors
36. The court
37. The time of building it














Both cherubim
The term "cherubim" refers to angelic beings often associated with the presence and glory of God. In Hebrew, "cherubim" (כְּרוּבִים) is the plural form of "cherub" (כְּרוּב). These figures are not merely decorative; they symbolize the divine presence and serve as guardians of sacred spaces. In the context of the temple, the cherubim represent the holiness and majesty of God, reminding the Israelites of His omnipresence and the reverence due to Him.

were ten cubits high
A cubit is an ancient measurement roughly equivalent to 18 inches or 45 centimeters. Thus, ten cubits would be approximately 15 feet or 4.5 meters. The significant height of the cherubim emphasizes their grandeur and the importance of their role within the temple. This size also reflects the magnificence of Solomon's Temple, which was designed to be a dwelling place for the Almighty, showcasing His greatness and the splendor of His kingdom.

of the same size and shape
The uniformity in size and shape of the cherubim signifies harmony and order, which are characteristics of God's creation and His divine nature. In a broader theological context, this uniformity can be seen as a reflection of the unity and consistency found in God's character and His laws. The precise craftsmanship required to create these identical figures also highlights the skill and dedication of the artisans, who were inspired by divine wisdom to construct a temple worthy of God's presence.

Verse 25. - And the other cherub was ten cubits; both the cherubims were of (me measure and one size [or shape].

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The second
הַשֵּׁנִ֑י (haš·šê·nî)
Article | Number - ordinal masculine singular
Strong's 8145: Second (an ordinal number)

cherub
הַכְּר֖וּב (hak·kə·rūḇ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

[also measured] ten
וְעֶ֙שֶׂר֙ (wə·‘e·śer)
Conjunctive waw | Number - feminine singular
Strong's 6235: Ten

cubits;
בָּֽאַמָּ֔ה (bā·’am·māh)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 520: A mother, a cubit, a door-base

both
לִשְׁנֵ֥י (liš·nê)
Preposition-l | Number - mdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

cherubim
הַכְּרֻבִֽים׃ (hak·kə·ru·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3742: Probably an order of angelic beings

had the same
אֶחָ֖ד (’e·ḥāḏ)
Number - masculine singular
Strong's 259: United, one, first

size
מִדָּ֥ה (mid·dāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4060: Extension, height, breadth, a measure, a portion, a vestment, tribute

and shape,
וְקֶ֥צֶב (wə·qe·ṣeḇ)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7095: A cut, shape, extremity


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